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Preacher's Son

4.7
4.7
1972 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Kitchen at The Preacher’s Son is led by Neal Gray- a native of Arkansas with tenures at Stone Barns in NY and The French Laundry in Napa. We feature Local, Sustainable, Farm to Table cuisine, friendly and professional service paired with cutting edge cocktails and a deep wine list. The Preacher's Son offers stunning stained glass windows by George Dombek, garden patio seating, a rooftop bar and a fine speakeasy - Undercroft Bar.

In 1849, John Ruskin wrote The Seven Lamps of Architecture which spread Gothic Revivalism across the western world. In 1904, that same style is used for the First Christian Church in downtown Bentonville. We proudly connect these moments at The Preacher’s Son.

Come join us for a memorable night !

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (479) 445-6065

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Neal Gray

  • Neighborhood

    Bentonville

  • Cross street

    NW 2nd St.

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,972 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Best Overall

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  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Best Service

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Best Ambiance

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Best Value

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Healthy

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Hot spot

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Great for fine wines

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Romantic

  • Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

    Most Booked

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Best Food

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Best Service

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Best Value

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Healthy

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Romantic

  • Northwest Arkansas

    Most Booked

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  1. CherylG

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Food was unbelievebly delicious. Wonderful selections. So glad we made the decision to eat there. Do not miss this wonderful restaurant.
  2. Kawen

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is such a treasure for the city of Bentonville…fabulous food and wonderful service in a unique setting. We will definitely be back on our next trip!!!
  3. Annie

    Dallas

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    William waa our server - he thoughtfully explained our dining options & made useful recommendations. What a beautiful dining space, truly design perfection. Light, airy, & plenty of space between tables. Make sure to visit the Rooftop Bat & basement speakeasy.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere. Terrible food. Weird service.
  5. MylesG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. Great drinks, great appetizers, great entree’s, great dessert, and a super friendly and helpful waitstaff.
  6. BreeY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our only regret was not ordering more appetizers lol.
  7. Curt

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It was a really strange crowd eating here. It didn't look like a crowd that would enjoy the type of food on the menu. When it become "okay" to wear ball caps in a nice restaurant? It basically ruined the experience of the coolness of the setting and the great menu. "Smart casual " listed as the dress code for this place should mention no ball caps, tee shirts, athletic attire etc. We loved the experience, but wouldn't dine here since the crowd looked like they should be in a sports bar!
  8. RhondaD

    Fayetteville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    3 out of 4 meals were excellent but the 4th entree not up to the Preacher’s Son standards. The mussels were sandy. So wish the acoustics were better, too, but it’s still a fun place to dine.
  9. Susan

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Could not taste any dressing on the Bibb salad. Had a flank stake which was just OK.
  10. GailH

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared the beet salad. Lovely fresh strawberries and a tasty dressing. Then we had the mussels. Outstanding. And the mahi mahi. Delicious. The passion fruit pie was the perfect ending. And our friendly server was spot on with wine suggestions.
  11. JenniferV

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    If you enjoy a little space to yourself when you eat and do not like community seating or people watching you eat this place is not for you! Food was top notch however! Drinks very pricy. $15 for a regular gin and tonic. $20 with tax and tip.
  12. StephenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yes, the acoustics are not the best. Very loud, but we can overlook because of wonderful ambience and food.
  13. TomM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice setting. Well decorated. On the noisy side. The large open room had an echo. Food was very good but my pasta was not very warm. My wife had the chicken which was very good. Aaron our server was very knowledgeable and attentive.
  14. RobertD

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had three cocktails, and each was a home run. Imaginative, complicated and well-balanced. Kitchen was also great. Fresh New Brunswick oysters on the half shell. Mussels cooked in a bouillabaisse were fantastic. So many places over cook mussels. These were perfect - sweet, plump and moist. Good wine list with affordable options. The setting in an old church is quite striking. The prices are towards the high end, but appropriate for the quality of food, service and ambiance. Will go back the next time I’m in town.
  15. JohnB

    Fayetteville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    We have dined here twice. Both times the food was a mix of pretty good and not so good. Last night the wife liked her endive salad and pork rigatoni a lot. My beet and strawberry salad had a very sour pickled onion mixed in with the good stuff. And the entree was a piece of seared but otherwise raw mahi-mahi floating in a bowl of watery peas with some potato chips on top. Not real appealing.
  16. JeffA

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly unique setting for a wonderful meal. From start to finish - this was truly a great dinner. The hostess and wait staff was attentive, the food was delicious and ambience was perfect. We will definitely be back!
  17. VinitaW

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The space was too cold, but the food and service were wonderful.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic evening with excellent wine, food and service. Our server was patient, kind and and recommended great choices. Definitely will to return the next time l’m in town.
  19. RajaK

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent ambiance, food and service. An elegant space, with attention to detail.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Great restaurant! Our family enjoyed it.
  21. GeorgeC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent server who took time to explain the dishes we were interested and in, food preparation were unusual and good…no bread on the table, you might consider a cookie or truffle with dessert service
  22. DaveG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both our appetizers were flavorful and especially fulfilled my desire for different textures and strong flavors. The rigatoni, again, checked the boxes of different textures and full of flavor. My husband, who is quite the fish connoisseur, thought the whole branzino was cooked to perfection with the sauce being just right with the capers. To end the meal, the coffee chocolate pudding was the perfect size to share and was especially creamy.
  23. AmyS

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were in private room with little bells hanging above our heads! Atmosphere was great. food was great. Service was great. Wish the menu had more choices.
  24. BillR

    Denver

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, Thanks Billy for the history of the place. Food came quickly and hot. The Duck and Mahi Mahi were amazing.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Tulsa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our daughter’s 21st birthday and everything was perfect! Fabio, our waiter, went above and beyond to make our evening unforgettable. Food was amazing! Atmosphere beautiful. I highly recommend!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Highly recommend!
  27. Cooper

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was amazing but the roasted chicken was next level.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience5
    Exotic take on dishes with even more exotic prices.
  29. MaryF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Charred carrots (appetizer) a must! Beet and strawberries excellent too. Duck dinner was great, not the best I’ve had but still great. Amazing service and atmosphere. Def worth the $$!!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and environment, loved the service and experience. Would go again.
  31. Charles1

    St. Louis

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Interior worth a visit and fun area around the square, but food was just OK and server was indifferent.
  32. Kelsey

    Oklahoma City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! The drinks were delicious and all the staff were friendly and attentive!
  33. KelliA

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Preachers Son is truly one of the most exceptional dining experiences I’ve encountered. Every time I go I am floored, absolutely blown away. It’s the only place I’ve been that I’ve paid give or take $100/person that I’ve thought was worth every penny. I’m a foodie and if you are too, it’s a must.
  34. Todd

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The atmosphere was good, and we had a fun time. The food was good but not outstanding, especially for the price. Service was okay, if not a bit slow, however, we did not feel rushed which was nice.
  35. JennyW

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool atmosphere! Food and service was great!
  36. goldenjava

    Little Rock

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Finally got a reservation to eat here. The food was outstanding!! We started with the spicy pork crepes. It was tasty and just enough for two. I had the mussels in a fish bouillabaisse. Some of the best plump and fresh mussels I’ve has in our land locked state. My husband had the rigatoni which was also fantastic! The restaurant is located inside a old church with a speakeasy bar below and a rooftops bar. Reservations needed.
  37. tr13

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent (the duck and the chicken) and service was excellent as well (Jake). Would definitely be back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Loved the little speakeasy downstairs. Service was great, food was fun and well prepared. If you like a lot of activity and bright atmosphere you will love it. If you are looking for low key and quiet, maybe stop downstairs for drinks and appetizers. Beautiful space!
  39. FrancesP

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Our party of 4 had a lovely time as first time diners at this restaurant. Our waiter, Fabio, was very helpful and accommodating. All of us enjoyed the dishes we chose (beet and strawberry salads, Bibb lettuce salad, duck breast and mahi mahi). The only negative was the high noise level. With the wood floors and wooden seats there was no real sound proofing. Other than that, we had a nice dinner.
  40. RobertM

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and ambiance

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Preacher's Son is rated 4.7 stars by 1972 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Preacher's Son

201 NW A St., Bentonville, AR 72712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    NW 2nd St.

  • Neighborhood

    Bentonville

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Neal Gray

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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